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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 603.99 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 603.99 and 281.16 is: 421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 603.99 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/603.99 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 603.99 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 169,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,817.83/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.24

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